Little Brooklyn Lake Guard
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LARAMIE, WY, WY
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Little Brooklyn Guard Station is located nine miles west of Centennial, Wyoming just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at an elevation of 10,340 feet. The guard station was constructed in 1931 as housing for Forest Service employees. Today, it is a unique year-round lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in southeastern Wyoming.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Unique year-round lodging at a historic 1931 Forest Service guard station (10,340 ft elevation) offering a rustic cabin experience in the Snowy Range with access to diverse outdoor recreation. Highly rated by guests (4.8/5 stars) who appreciate the warm cabin in a remote woodland setting.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Moose, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, and White-crowned Sparrow documented in the area
Insider tips for Little Brooklyn Lake Guard: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Winter access requires snowmobiles; summer offers direct vehicle access Expect a rustic cabin experience, not luxury lodging
Skip Little Brooklyn Lake Guard if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require modern amenities—this is a rough, basic cabin. You cannot access by snowmobile during winter months.
Best time to visit Little Brooklyn Lake Guard: Summer (dry months) — Direct vehicle access to the cabin available during dry conditions. Winter — Year-round operation; snowmobile access available during snowy months for winter sports enthusiasts.
Nearby campgrounds: Nash Fork (Laramie, WY), Brooklyn Lake Campground (Laramie, WY), Sugarloaf Campground (Wy) (Laramie, WY), North Fork (Wy) (Laramie, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard
Cell signal at Little Brooklyn Lake Guard (LARAMIE, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Little Brooklyn Guard Station is located nine miles west of Centennial, Wyoming just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at an elevation of 10,340 feet. The guard station was constructed in 1931 as housing for Forest Service employees. Today, it is a unique year-round lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in southeastern Wyoming.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Winter access requires snowmobiles; summer offers direct vehicle access
Expect a rustic cabin experience, not luxury lodging
Direct vehicle access to the cabin available during dry conditions
Year-round operation; snowmobile access available during snowy months for winter sports enthusiasts
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Laramie, Wyoming, take Hwy 130 to Centennial, Wyoming. Travel approximately 9 miles west of Centennial on Highway 130 to Brooklyn Lake Road (Forest Service Road 317) located on the north (right) side of the highway. The Guard Station is on Brooklyn Lake Road approximately 1 mile from the intersection with Highway 130. From mid-June until early November, the cabin is accessible by road, weather permitting. During the winter, the Snowy Range Scenic Byway is closed 3 miles east of the cabin. W
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